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Kangaroo Stimulation Game in Tracheostomized Intensive Care–Related Dysphagia: Interventional Feasibility Study

Kangaroo Stimulation Game in Tracheostomized Intensive Care–Related Dysphagia: Interventional Feasibility Study

Swallowing impairment or dysphagia is not uncommon in ICU patients with a reported prevalence of up to 62% of those who were recently extubated [3]. Dysphagia in ICU patients is probably caused in part by muscle weakness, sensory neuropathy, and cognitive disturbance due to critical illness but possibly also in part by inadvertent trauma to laryngeal structures due to endotracheal intubation [4].

Marjolein Jansen, Ingrid D van Iperen, Anke Kroner, Raphael Hemler, Esther Dekker-Holverda, Peter E Spronk

JMIR Serious Games 2025;13:e60685

Tongue Muscle Training App for Middle-Aged and Older Adults Incorporating Flow-Based Gameplay: Design and Feasibility Pilot Study

Tongue Muscle Training App for Middle-Aged and Older Adults Incorporating Flow-Based Gameplay: Design and Feasibility Pilot Study

Dysphagia can lead to rapid aging, disease, and weakened oral expression skills. In older adults, dysphagia is accompanied with a risk of aspiration pneumonia [5-8]. These effects and symptoms affect social activities as well as reduce the dignity and self-esteem of patients [9]. Therefore, the prevention of dysphagia and reduction of potential symptoms are critical.

Kuan-Chu Su, Ko-Chiu Wu, Kuei-Ru Chou, Chia-Hsu Huang

JMIR Serious Games 2025;13:e53045

Factor Analysis of Patients Who Find Tablets or Capsules Difficult to Swallow Due to Their Large Size: Using the Personal Health Record Infrastructure of Electronic Medication Notebooks

Factor Analysis of Patients Who Find Tablets or Capsules Difficult to Swallow Due to Their Large Size: Using the Personal Health Record Infrastructure of Electronic Medication Notebooks

In the subsequent decision tree analysis based on these risk factors, the risk was higher in patients with “taking large tablets or capsules” and “dysphagia” (percentage of patients who reported difficulty in swallowing: 32 out of 94 patients, 34% patients). Additionally, even in the absence of dysphagia, the risk was higher in patients “taking large tablets or capsules” and who were “female” (percentage of patients who reported difficulty in swallowing: 62 out of 299 patients, 20.7% patients; Figure 5).

Masaki Asano, Shungo Imai, Yuri Shimizu, Hayato Kizaki, Yukiko Ito, Makoto Tsuchiya, Ryoko Kuriyama, Nao Yoshida, Masanori Shimada, Takanori Sando, Tomo Ishijima, Satoko Hori

J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e54645

Validation of a Geriatric Bedside Swallowing Screen (GEBS): Protocol of a Prospective Cohort Study

Validation of a Geriatric Bedside Swallowing Screen (GEBS): Protocol of a Prospective Cohort Study

Continual sarcopenia leading to functional decline contributes to the geriatric syndrome known as frailty, which is linked to a higher prevalence and worse prognosis for dysphagia [6]. Dysphagia of all different etiologies affects up to 40% of patients in acute hospital settings as well as up to 80% in long-term care facilities [7-9]. The prevalence of sarcopenic dysphagia in older patients admitted to acute hospitals has been determined to be around 30% [10].

Susanne Maria Javorszky, Raphael Reiter, Bernhard Iglseder

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e46252

The Provision of Texture-Modified Foods in Long-term Care Facilities by Health Professionals: Protocol for a Scoping Review

The Provision of Texture-Modified Foods in Long-term Care Facilities by Health Professionals: Protocol for a Scoping Review

Malnutrition in older adults is often associated with dysphagia [5]. The prevalence of dysphagia among older adults ranges from 12% to 60% [6-8]. Texture-modified foods (TMFs) are commonly prescribed for older adults to address the problem of dysphagia [9,10]. Although standardized terminology and international terminology for TMF have been established [11-13], the implementation of TMF is still reported as a public health concern and has resulted in adverse events [14-16].

Dianis Wulan Sari, Gading Ekapuja Aurizki, Retno Indarwati, Farapti Farapti, Etty Rekawati, Manami Takaoka

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e44201

User-Dependent Usability and Feasibility of a Swallowing Training mHealth App for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

User-Dependent Usability and Feasibility of a Swallowing Training mHealth App for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

Condition-focused health issues, such as swallowing difficulties (ie, dysphagia), are prevalent among older adults. Approximately 13% to 54% of older adults are reported to have swallowing difficulties, depending on their age, underlying diseases, and care level [1-3]. In a study on the prevalence of swallowing difficulties among older Koreans, the age- and sex-standardized prevalence of dysphagia in Koreans aged 65 years or older was 98/415 participants (23.6%) [4].

HyangHee Kim, Sang-Ho Lee, Nam-Bin Cho, Heecheon You, Teukgyu Choi, Jinwon Kim

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020;8(7):e19585

Designing a Mobile Health App for Patients With Dysphagia Following Head and Neck Cancer: A Qualitative Study

Designing a Mobile Health App for Patients With Dysphagia Following Head and Neck Cancer: A Qualitative Study

More than half of the patients treated for head and neck cancer (HNC) experience swallowing difficulties also known as dysphagia [1-4]. The inability to swallow safely can have serious consequences on the health and psychosocial well-being of these patients, such as malnourishment, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and depression.

Gabriela Constantinescu, Irene Loewen, Ben King, Chris Brodt, William Hodgetts, Jana Rieger

JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2017;4(1):e3